IFRC

World First Aid Day 2012

Historical background - First Aid for all

Historical background - First Aid for all

Millions of people are hurt or killed from injuries every year because adequate and timely...

WFAD 2012 - First aid with vulnerable people

WFAD 2012 - First aid with vulnerable people

This year, World First Aid Day is marked on Saturday 08 September 2012. The theme is First aid wi...

First Aiders in action during Emergencies - Syria crisis

First Aiders in action during Emergencies - Syria crisis

“During seven years as a Syrian Arab Red Crescent volunteer I have never experienced anything lik...
First aid

First aid

The IFRC is one of the world’s leading first aid providers. First aid is a humanitarian act ...

Red Cross Red Crescent urge governments to improve First Aid awareness

Red Cross Red Crescent urge governments to improve First Aid awareness

September 7th 2012: XX -  The Secretary-General of the International Federation of Red Cross and...

British Red Cross gears up to provide first aid support

British Red Cross gears up to provide first aid support

As an additional two million people descend upon London for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the...
Promoting first aid

First aid knowledge and skills must be made available to ALL. More and more people and volunteers should have the capacity to provide quality first aid community-based services. Simple first aid skills, and the confidence to use them, can save lives and everyone, if properly trained, has the potential to save lives. Watch this video.

Related documents

Guidelines
French version

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 187 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality. About this site & copyright